Nativity Sets Around the World

Hand-lathed, handmade wooden nativity scene made in the Baltic Nation of Estonia. Measures 4 inches tall x 9.5 inches wide x 4 inches deep. Nativity figures and candle holder are secured to the oval base. Nativity set from Estonia is made of pine,...

Lovely and serene nativity scene is handmade from ceramic and painted in rich colors of burgundy, silver and gold.  Handmade in Peru and fair trade imported. Mary stands about 5 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide. See more nativity scenes Peru,...

Begin your LEPI Reindl nativity scene collection with the Holy Family and Wooden Stable Starter Set. Stable measurements: 6 inches wide x 8.75 inches high x 7.75 inches deep. This 3.25 inch scale creche set is made in Italy and handcarved from...

Beautiful in its simplicity, this terracotta nativity set from Nepal conveys a sense of minimalist and unrefined beauty. The terracotta clay used for the nativity figures is presented in its natural, earthy color. Simply beautiful!  Four piece...

A curious penguin has travelled an awfully long way to visit the newborn Jesus in this Inuit nativity scene. The holy family and wisemen are all bundled in warm colorful parkas and the baby Jesus is swaddled snugly in cozy layers. Even a polar bear cub...

The joy and spirit of Christmas is beautifully portrayed with our Fair Trade Tuko Pamoja Soapstone Nativity Scene from Kenya. "Tuko Pamoja" is a Swahili phrase that translates to "We Are Together". The Tuko Pamoja nativity set conveys...

Traditional dress nativity scene from the Republic of Georgia features clothing representative of Georgian history and culture. Joseph is wearing the traditional Svan hat and has a dagger in his belt. Svans are one of the distinct northern peoples of...

Nativity scene handmade in the Republic of Georgia is crafted from felted Georgian wool. The country's mountainous terrain and climate provide favorable conditions for sheep farming, and Georgian sheep are renowned for their high-quality wool...

Many traditional Peruvian cultures consider the eagle a symbol of protection and wisdom. In this nativity set, we like to think the eagle may be seen as a symbol of God's protection over the holy family. This colorful nativity scene features Mary...

Artist Joan Miro was a Catalan abstract artist and contemporary of Pablo Picasso. His style of bright colors, organic shapes, and symbols is incorporated into this unique, fair trade nativity scene.  Joan Miro style nativity scene measures...

Tuareg nativity scene is displayed in the desert with camels and a crescent moon overhead. Peruvian artists represent the nativity scene as portrayed all around the world. The Tuareg people are a Berber ethnic group and largely nomadic living...

Peruvian artists represent the nativity scene as portrayed all around the world. This nativity features the holy family clothed in traditional Japanese dress and a decorative pagoda in the background. Japanese nativity scene measures approximately...

Quinoa is a crop native to Peru and has been a sacred crop for thousands of years. Peruvian artists display this sacred crop behind the holy family in this fair trade quinoa nativity set from Peru. Quinoa nativity scene measures approximately 3.25...

Handmade by Peruvian artisans, this Bengal nativity set displays the holy family along with a Bengal tiger and an Asian elephant, animals native to India.  Bengal nativity scene measures approximately 3.25 inches wide by 2.75 inches tall...

If you are looking for a special nativity ornament, this is the one. Beautifully detailed nativity scene features Joseph playing a guitar while Mary rests with the infant Jesus.  Fair trade nativity scene from Peru is handmade from multicolored...

Beautiful batik detailing covers the front and back of each piece of this nativity scene from Indonesia. Carved, sanded and batiked by hand from sustainable, fast-growing sengon wood. Fair trade unique nativity set imported from Indonesia...

Mary is wrapped in a red shawl with gold trim and Joseph is wrapped in an orange shawl and holds a gold staff. The infant Jesus is wrapped in a white swaddle with two cozy sheep nearby.  Cozy Sheep nativity set is Fair trade imported from Peru and...

Beautiful olive wood nativity scene is hand-carved in Bethlehem region of modern day Palestine / West Bank by a 4th generation Christian family of wood carvers.   Each nativity piece is hand-carved from olive wood so variations in grain and...

Brightly colored nativity scene made in Mexico in the tradition of the Castillo family. Made by nativity artisans of the Montesinos family from Izucar de Matamoros Puebla Mexico. Mexican nativity scene is handcrafted from terracotta...

Lovingly handmade in Chile to represent the nativity scene as portrayed in the traditional dress of the Aymara people of Chile.The Aymara people live in the Andean highlands of northern Chile. The Aymara nativity scene is approximately 4 inches tall. As...

Thailand nativity scene made by Liew, an artist who lives in a village near Chaing Mai. The nativity pieces are made from brass and copper and feature the holy family and wisemen in Chut Thai or traditional Thai clothing. Nativity set measures...

What a lovely design for a nativity scene! Handmade in Mexico from tin, this nativity scene folds flat when closed, and opens to reveal a delightful and colorful nacimiento (the word for nativity scene in Mexico). Each nativity piece is carefully hinged...

Mexico has a very strong tradition of nacimiento or nativity scenes, and this colorful nativity is a classic Mexican design. Handmade and painted from tin that is stamped with textural designs, the nativity scene fits neatly in its own colorful tin box...

The holy family rests in the shade of a palm tree in this lovely nativity scene made in Thailand. In Thailand, the palm tree is an important resource providing materials for both shelter and food. It is only fitting that the Thai artists who designed...

African sandalwood is used to carve this unique nativity set from Mozambique. The beautiful grain of the wood shines through and the infant Jesus is carved from a small piece of bone, making each nativity scene truly original. Fair trade nativity is...

Paper is quilled into coils to create this colorful nativity scene handmade in Vietnam. Felt, rubber and wood are also used to add embellishments to the nativity figures. Nativity scene includes Mary holding the infant Jesus, Joseph holding a staff and...

Beautiful olive wood nativity scene is hand-carved in Palestine. Pruned branches of olive trees are used; this is not only a sustainable practice, but it also lends a lot of interest to the stable of this nativity as you can see different grains of wood...

Brightly colored nativity scene from Sri Lanka is carved from sustainable alstonia wood. The paints used are lead free, making this durable nativity a good hands-on nativity scene. 10 piece Sri Lanka nativity scene measures 4 inches tall and 1/2 inch...

Unique nativity scene portrays the holy family on one side of the mountain and the wisemen on the other side, following the star to the infant Jesus. We just love this double sided feature of this mountainside nativity set! Another unique detail is the...

A colorful and whimsical nativity scene featuring garden gnomes. The mythical creatures called gnomes are said to be gentle and kind, always on the lookout to remove splinters from animals' paws or free animals from traps. Our ceramic gnome nativity...

Hidden beneath the brightly colored Christmas tree is a tiny surprise nativity scene. Lift the tree off the base to reveal the nativity scene inside. Vibrant colors and patterns decorate each tree and nativity scene - each one is a little bit different ...

A colorful nativity scene nestled in the shade of a Pacaya Palm tree. The pacaya palm is common in Guatemala and is known for its edible flowers. Pacaya palm nativity scene measures about 2.5 inches tall. Made from painted clay. As each one is handmade,...

A colorfully painted owl shelters this tiny nativity scene. The Mayan tradition of artistic creativity and color is evident in this vibrant nativity set. Owl nativity scene measures about 2.75 inches. Made from painted clay. As each one is handmade,...

A truly beautiful nativity scene. Sculpted as a hollow form ceramic piece, this nativity fit perfectly in your cradled hands - quite a Christmas meditation piece! Peruvian sculpted nativity measure 3.75 inches tall. Visit our collection of Peruvian...

The colors on this nativity scene are so soothing. Each piece is painted in purple shades of amethyst and orchid and detailed in shining gold. Hollow form ceramic nativity figures are handmade in Peru in a fair trade workshop which pays artists a fair...

The colors on this nativity scene are so vibrant. Each piece is painted in shades of jade and celadon green and detailed in shining gold. Hollow form ceramic nativity figures are handmade in Peru in a fair trade workshop which pays artists a fair wage...

Colorful strips of recycled magazine paper are woven and quilled to create this fair trade nativity from Vietnam.  Fair trade imported from Vietnam, our recycled magazine nativity scene measures just under 3 inches tall and includes the holy family...

For your 8cm scale LEPI Reindl Nativity scene. What is that bright light in the sky? The goats are skittish as the herders try to calm them. But even the goat herders cannot take their eyes off of the bright star shining over their little town of...

For your 8cm scale LEPI Reindl Nativity scene. The cats are thirsty as a woman approaches with an amphora. They know she will draw the water from the well and perhaps give them a refreshing drink as well! This 3.25 inch creche set is handcarved from...

Our Fair Trade nativity set from the Philippines is made from delicately woven abaca fibers and coconut fibers.  The tallest figure in this Filipino nativity set measures 4 inches high. Some of our favorite details in this nativity set is the...